Everything Chiefs fans should know about second-round pick Tennessee DT Omarr Norman Lott
Everything Chiefs fans should know about second-round pick Tennessee DT Omarr Norman Lott
The Kansas City Chiefs took a chance on Tennessee Volunteers defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott with the No. 63 pick in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL draft last week.
Though Norman-Lott's draft stock fell a bit after he failed a medical evaluation at the 2025 NFL combine, he is an exciting pass-rushing prospect who might be able to contribute for the Chiefs as a rookie.
Norman-Lott tallied 13.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss during his time as a collegian and will be a valuable asset for Kansas City's front-four in the years ahead.
Take a look at everything the Chiefs had to say about Norman-Lott in their official draft packet:
Omarr Norman-Lott college bio
"Played two seasons at Tennessee (2023-24)… Totaled 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and one fumble recovery with the Vols… Played three seasons at Arizona State (2020-22) and appeared in 21 games (three starts) totaling 44 tackles… Played in 47 career games (21 at ASU, 26 at UT)… Tallied 89 total tackles and 17 TFLs in his career, including his time at Arizona State… Invited to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl."
Omarr Norman-Lott personal notes
A consensus four-star prospect among all recruiting services out of Grant Union High School (Calif.).
Tabbed by Rivals as the No. 27 defensive tackle recruit nationally and No. 29 overall in California.
Finished his high school career with 110 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 17.0 sacks.
Omarr Norman-Lott draft notes
Norman-Lott becomes the first defensive tackle to be selected by the Chiefs in the second roundsince DT Chris Jones was taken 37th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Kansas City has selected seven defensive tackles in the second round with the addition ofNorman-Lott. Prior to his selection, the franchise drafted DT Chris Jones (2016, MississippiState), DT Junior Siavii (2004, Oregon), DT Eddie Freeman (2002, Ala. – Birmingham), DT/DESylvester Hicks (1978, Tennessee), DT Cliff Frazier (1976, UCLA) and DT Wilbur Young (1971,William Penn) in the second round.
The selection of Norman-Lott marks the first time the Chiefs have drafted a defensive player inthe second round since the selection of S Bryan Cook out of Cincinnati with the 62nd overall pickin the 2022 NFL Draft.
Norman-Lott was the ninth defensive tackle taken overall and the fourth defensive tackle takenin the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Norman-Lott joins G Trey Smith as the only other Tennessee Volunteer on the current Chiefsroster.
What did Norman-Lott have to say after the Chiefs picked him?
Q: What is your first reaction to the Chiefs drafting you?
NORMAN-LOTT: 'I'm incredibly blessed to be a part of the Chiefs Kingdom. So happy, I'm so ready to getin a system and learn a system and just be a hell of a player for the Chiefs Kingdom.'
Q: What was your draft experience like?
NORMAN-LOTT: 'I have all my family around me. I have all my close peers around me. I have people fromTennessee who supported me heavily all around me. It was just a surreal experience and so good to be apart of.'
Q: How does it feel to be playing for Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo? What were yourconversations like with him?
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